Betty bought 4 kg of durians at $
r per kg and 2 kg of kiwis at $4
r per kg.
- Find the amount that she paid for the fruits in terms of r.
- If r = 7, how much change did Mrs Betty receive if she paid the fruit seller with a $100 note?
(a)
Amount paid for the durians
= 4 x
r = $4
r Amount paid for the kiwis
= 2 x 4
r = $8
r Total amount paid for the fruits
= 4
r + 8
r = $12
r (b)
Amount that Mrs Betty paid for the fruits
= 12
r = 12 x 7
= $84
Amount of change that Mrs Betty received
= 100 - 84
= $16
Answer(s): (a) $12
r ; (b) $16